40 Quotes by Dan Jones

Here was a king who saw his subjects as peers and allies around whom he had growing up rather than semi-alien entities to be suspected and persecuted.

As with many tragedies, our story opens in a moment of triumph.

He wasn't an especially charismatic or commanding individual, but what he lacked in personality he emphatically made up for in diligence.

He was more than comfortable with the language of imperious persuasion.

Extravagance was a political necessity.

The king's "only interest in government was a pious but simpleminded desire for reproachment

Much of the outward business of kingship came naturally.

Rebels depend on willful gullibility.

United remain one of the foremost brands in the industry and are still clearly the most profitable club in terms of day-to-day operations.